Monthly Archives: October 2014

Snakes and Ladders: Life is Like a Board Game (Destiny Perspective)

  What’s your favorite board game? What is your least favorite? When the suggestion is made in our home to play a board game there is never a complete consensus. Family members will either make a concession or choose to … Continue reading

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Moved to Tears (The Chest Perspective)

I met with a Christian leader this week and while we were talking he was moved to tears. He was moved with hope and encouraged to hear what God was doing in the lives of some people he loves. He … Continue reading

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Pastor’s Behaving Badly (The Bold Perspective)

This sounds like a title for a reality television series. However in this perspective the focus is not directed towards private behavior that occurs away from the congregation but behavior witnessed directly in view. Leaders understandably want to encourage individual … Continue reading

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Stem Cell Transplant: Everyone Needs It (New Life Perspective)

    Everyone needs a stem cell transplant. In Philadelphia, my brother in law, (Kevin) is presently undergoing the most fascinating medical procedure. His insidious and invasive cancer is such that his own immune system to fight the disease is … Continue reading

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The Mother of All Misconceptions (Unity Perspective)

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” I’ve heard this quote attributed to various people including Alan Greenspan and General … Continue reading

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The Come-Back Myth (Determination Perspective)

At the Union Gospel Mission on Friday night, a sincere, contrite man told my wife that he wanted to come back to the Lord. How many times have you heard that? You have to wonder what is going on in … Continue reading

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The Uncomfortable Man (Comfort Perspective)

I thought it was a safe question; “What do you want us to know about you?” It was a couple’s group and it was clearly explained that no one was obligated to share anything they were uncomfortable sharing. Before my … Continue reading

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